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October 01 2017

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A photograph of a deity murti standing on a gilded mythical makara-style carrier with a curled golden head and tail. The murti wears a jeweled crown, pearl and gem necklaces, a blue-gemmed ornamental collar, and a pink and gold draped garment over a golden lower cloth. It holds a trident in one hand and a fan-like object behind its shoulder, against a pale draped white curtain with a red valance at the top. Watermarked archive photograph with no physical people visible.2017-10-01Photo 11715223A photograph of a festival procession image showing two painted deity murti figures on a raised platform. The male figure in front wears a blue and red turban, a teal and red wrap, layered silver necklaces and bangles, and holds a trident and a small ornate staff in raised hands. Beside him, a female figure wears a pink and red sari, a silver crown, a silver necklace and a nose ring. A golden bull-shaped vehicle with a white and red cloth and white flower garland stands in the foreground, with a red curtain behind and a stone ceiling above. No physical people are visible.2007-08-26June 07 20102010-06-07October 16 20152015-10-16A gilded metal murti of a deity stands within an ornate golden arched frame flanked by carved lion or mythical beast figures. The murti wears a hot pink sari with gold border, layered strands of multicolored beads and a large jeweled pendant, and a red tilak on its forehead with a tall crown. Behind it are gold and gem-studded decorations and red flowers at the right edge. No people are visible.2013-05-19A gilded metal deity murti stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame with floral and scrollwork carving. The figure wears a pink sari with gold border and a crown-like headdress, multiple jeweled necklaces and a large central pendant set with stones. One hand holds a small object at chest level. Behind it hang gold-bordered panels of sequins and jewels, with yellow marigold garlands at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2013-03-25Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a large black head covering decorated with gold and red-jewelled ornaments and a pearl-strung headpiece. The face is golden with red lips and a nose ring, and it wears paisley-shaped pink and gold earrings. A green stalk and red flowers sit at the lower left and right, in front of a deep red velvet drape and a gold-toned ornate backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2009-06-17October 07 20132013-10-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a black stone deity murti standing on a dark plinth beside an ornate embossed gold-coloured metal pillar with floral and scroll relief. The murti wears a purple and magenta silk sari with a gold zari border, a jewelled belt, a multi-stone necklace with a pendant, and a tall conical crown with a small yellow flower. Its right hand is raised in a gesture, and green trees blur in the background. No physical people are visible.2011-10-09June 27 20092009-06-27Close photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures, a male deity and a female deity seated side by side in a temple-like setting with stone architecture behind them. The male figure has long black hair piled high, a white and gold-bordered cloth around his head, a leopard-print garment over the shoulders, rudraksha malas across the chest and wrists, and holds a small drum-like damaru with a cobra motif in one hand while the other hand is raised in abhaya gesture. The female figure wears an elaborate silver-studded crown with an orange flower garland, layered jewelled necklaces, large earrings, and a pink and maroon skirt, holding a flame-like object. The image is a photo of statues, not living people.2007-05-01 +2 copies